Fort Worth Stock Yards Company
The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company was created in 1893, when Boston capitalist Greenlief W. Simpson led a group of investors in purchasing the Fort Worth Union Stock Yards. Under Simpson'... hmdb.org
Log Cabin Village
The Log Cabin Village is a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas heritage. Today, each of the historical structures, furnished with authentic artifacts, prov... heritagesites.com
Billy Bob's Texas
The Building now known as Billy Bob's Texas was built in 1910 and was once a large open-air barn for housing prize cattle during the Fort Worth Stock Show. In 1936, as a Texas Cente... artandseek.org
Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame
Celebrate the Cowgirl Experience – activities and exhibits that capture the extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit of the American West. The National Cowgirl Museum and H... heritagesites.com
Fort Worth Zoological Park
Fort Worth boasts an excellent zoo. It is located near University Drive, and very close to I-30, in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Christian University (TCU), the Colonial Country Club, s... waymarking.com
Vintage Flying Museum
The primary mission of the Vintage Flying Museum, a Texas 501C(3) Non Profit, is to preserve America's flying heritage in Word, Deed and Action. Over 200 members now support these e... museumland.net
Texas Civil War Museum - White Settlement Texas
From the Website :The Texas Civil War Museum maintains the most comprehensive collection of artifacts west of the Mississippi River. While TCWM is best known for its military collec... waymarking.com
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame
This museum honors Texas cowboys and cowgirls who excelled in their careers. The inductees' booth contains photos, memorabilia and videos of championship performances. The museum als... traveltex.com
Cattle Raisers Museum
From Cattle barons to cowboys. From Special Texas Rangers to rustlers. - From boots to branding irons. - You'll find it all at the Cattle Raisers Museum - where the real West begin... museumstuff.com
Thistle Hill
Thistle Hill (1904) is the most impressive surviving mansion of the "cattle baron" era and Fort Worth's first designated landmark. Interior features an entry hall with grand stairca... artandseek.org
Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History
A new, world-class facility in the heart of Fort Worths Cultural District. Scheduled to open in Fall 2009, the facility was designed by internationally renowned architects, Legorreta... traveltex.com
Quanah Parker
Comanche chief Quanah Parker was a son of two cultures. He was born about 1845 along Elk Creek, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). His Anglo mother was Cynthia Ann Parker, taken captive in a Ma... hmdb.org
Dido
Dido was founded in the mid-1800s near Fort Worth. The railroad was built through Saginaw, instead of Dido, and the town's population began to dwindle. There are several house near ... ghosttowns.com
Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, TEXAS. Smithfield, in north central Tarrant County, was probably established before 1870 and was originally called Zion. A post office opened there in 1878. In 1887 the ... ghosttowns.com
Amon G Carter - Fort Worth, Texas
From a Texas Historical marker in front of the Fort Worth Star Telegram Headquarters:Born in Wise County, Texas, on December 11, 1879, Amon Giles Carter left home at an early age an... waymarking.com
Southwestern Exposition And Livestock Show
Fort Worth Stock Yards Company publicist Charles C. French and local cattleman Charles C. McFarland organized the first livestock show in north Fort Worth in 1896. Members of the Texas Ca... hmdb.org
Camp Bowie In World War I
Headquarters, 36th Division, United States Army, 1917-1919. Established to train Texas National Guard and Oklahoma National Guard, after the U.S. entered World War I, April 1917. Named fo... hmdb.org
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald is the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. He allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor window of the Texas School Book Depository at the Preside... waymarking.com